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Mar222026 by FWMNo Comments

Premium Door Handle Design That Made History: Atcraft Wins German Design Award 2026.

Saturday, Mar 21, 2026 17:03:57 | AtcraftNew Delhi [India], March 21: When a product created with passion, patience, and purpose gets recognised on a global stage, it’s more than just an award. It becomes a proud moment for design, craftsmanship, and the country it comes from. That’s exactly what happened when Atcraft’s “Drop” handle’s design received the prestigious German Design Award 2026. Over the years, several Indian designers and brands have earned this honour across categories. Names such as Tata Motors & Tata Elxsi ( 2024 ), V-Guard (2025/2026), Jaipur Rugs (2016-2018) have been recognised for outstanding design contributions. In 2026, Atcraft was honoured to have been awarded the German Design Award 2026 for its outstanding, Thoughtful product design for the DROP s...

Mar222026 by FWMNo Comments

Hilton Announces Exclusive Agreement with YOTEL to Expand Global Footprint in Lifestyle Segment.

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Independent, design-led YOTEL brand gains reach through Hilton’s global distribution platform Hilton Honors members gain access to a sleek, contemporary new way to stay YOTEL will be the first independent brand as part of newly established Select by Hilton brandYOTEL Boston-PHOTO CREDIT:Hilton (NYSE: HLT)MCLEAN, Va. & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced an exclusive agreement with YOTEL that will provide guests yet another way to stay within the hospitality leader’s growing global portfolio. With highly efficient hotels in urban markets, YOTEL has pioneered ways to meet changing guest needs through stays that feature smart room design, and clever tech-enabled features.“This agreement further strengthens our network e...

Mar212026 by FWMNo Comments

VC Properties hosts channel partners’ meet, draws 600 plus realtors in Pune

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Saturday, Mar 21, 2026 12:03:55Pune: City-based real estate developer & pioneer in NA plotting Vishal Chugera Properties (VCPIPL) on Friday brought together around 600 plus real estate professionals at a channel partners’ meet in Viman Nagar, highlighting growing demand for plotted developments and bungalow projects in the Pune region.The event served as a platform for realtors and channel partners to engage with the developer and gain insights into its upcoming projects, investment prospects and market opportunities.The meet, held at Grand Hyatt hotel in Viman Nagar, featured presentations on the company’s project pipeline, planning strategy and amenities offered in its NA plotting and bungalow developments. Participants also discussed evolving trends in the plotted develo...

Mar202026 by FWMNo Comments

India office market stays robust: Demand projected at 70-75 million sf and new supply likely to touch 60-65 million sf in 2026: Colliers

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Flex operators set to account for 15-18 million sf of annual leasing in 2026, contributing to 20-25% shareMore than 380 million sf of existing Grade A office stock holds the potential to be listed in future REITs ~80% of leasing is likely to be concentrated in green certified buildings; PropTech and AI inclusion to deepen across asset lifecycle By 2030, Grade A office stock is likely to surpass 1 billion sf mark, meanwhile annual demand and new supply to touch 90-100 million sf and 75-85 million sf respectively Bengaluru, 17th March 2026: India’s office market is poised to sustain its growth trajectory in 2026, with Grade A demand projected at 70-75 million sq ft and new supply at 60-65 million sq ft, supported by a deeper and more diversified occupier base, evolving occupi...

Mar202026 by FWMNo Comments

Birla Opus Paints’ Project Samarth Drives Financial Empowerment for Painters and Contractors

Architecture, Home Improvement, News

Project Samarth simplifies access to government welfare schemes and strengthens long-term financial security https://youtu.be/EbEi6hsi0tYMumbai, Maharashtra, India -- For a vast segment of painters and contractors across India, awareness and access to financial protection schemes often remain limited despite the availability of several government welfare initiatives. Recognising this gap, Birla Opus Paints, part of Grasim Industries under the Aditya Birla Group, has been actively working to simplify and strengthen financial access for the community through Project Samarth, a dedicated initiative focused on enabling financial awareness and assisted enrolment into social security schemes for on-ground workers.As part of this initiative, Birla Opus Paints has been conduct...

Mar192026 by FWMNo Comments

Bhumika Realty Commences Construction of ‘The Icon’ in Faridabad; Performs Bhoomi Pujan Ceremony

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Delhi NCR, India-Mar 19, 2026 13:41 ISTBhumika Realty, North India’s leading real estate firm, has commenced construction of its mixed-use development, The Icon, on the Delhi–Mathura Road in Faridabad. Marking the milestone, the company also performed a Bhoomi Pujan ceremony at the project site.Bhumika Realty Commences Construction of ‘The Icon’ in Faridabad; Performs Bhoomi Pujan CeremonyThe project had earlier secured institutional funding of Rs. 170 crore raised from BGO in partnership with Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC. Over 81,156 sq. ft. of retail space was leased within two months of the launch.“The Bhoomi Pujan and commencement of construction represent a significant milestone for The Icon. Securing the funding reflects the confidence of the country’s lead...

Mar182026 by FWMNo Comments

Asian Paints’ ‘Where The Heart Is’ Season 9 Opens the Doors to Aman Gupta’s Gurgaon home, Shaped by Warmth, Family and Gratitude.

Architecture, News

Wednesday, Mar 18, 2026 17:03:46 | Asian PaintsFrom open layouts to playful details, the episode offers a glimpse into a home that reflects Aman Gupta’s design choices and way of living Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (NewsVoir) Before the titles, before the meetings, before the roles we play outside, there is home. For entrepreneur Aman Gupta, that space is his apartment high up in one of Gurgaon’s sleek residential towers, shaped with care, gratitude and the people who matter most. In the latest episode of Asian Paints Where The Heart Is Season 9, viewers are welcomed into his and wife Priya Gupta’s home, a space tucked amid treetops and landscaped greens that feels contemporary, personal and full of stories. The experience begins even before stepping inside the home. Outside th...

Mar172026 by FWMNo Comments

The pedestrian foot overbridge near Kandaya Bhavan on Kempegowda Road has been closed for public use due to repair work.

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Bengaluru, Mar.17: The pedestrian foot overbridge located near Kandaya Bhavan on Kempegowda Road (in front of Kaveri Bhavan) was constructed in 2012 under the Public-Private Partnership Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (PPP-DBFOT) model by M/s Rajdeep Buildcon Private Limited, which has been maintaining it. At present, the structure is in a deteriorated condition.In the interest of the safety of pedestrians and the general public, the said foot overbridge has been prohibited for public use until further orders, as per the Close Down Order issued by the Commissioner, Bengaluru Central City Corporation.Therefore, the public and pedestrians are hereby requested not to use the said foot overbridge in the interest of their safety.Necessary action will be taken as per ru...

Mar172026 by FWMNo Comments

Holcim expands in Colombia

World

Agreement to acquire building materials and solutions operations in Colombia, with projected 2026 net sales of around USD 360 million Strategic value-accretive acquisition with run-rate EBITDA synergies of around USD 30 million expected in year three, EPS accretive in year one Focused investment in attractive Latin American region advancing Holcim’s NextGen Growth 2030 strategyZug | 12 March 2026-Holcim has signed an agreement to expand in Latin America by acquiring building materials and solutions operations in Colombia from Cemex that represent projected 2026 net sales of around USD 360 million. The transaction will expand Holcim’s operational footprint in the country by adding more than 20 production sites.The production sites include Caracolito cement plant, Santa Ros...

Mar162026 by FWMNo Comments

Mega Cleanliness Drive from Tomorrow in the Background of Swachh Survekshan 2025–26: Rajendra Cholan

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Bengaluru, Mar. 16:In order to maintain cleanliness within the jurisdiction of the Bengaluru Central City Corporation and to develop a waste-free city corporation, as well as to secure a better rank at the national level in the Swachh Survekshan 2025–26 rankings, a mega cleanliness drive will be launched from tomorrow by the Central City Corporation. Commissioner Rajendra Cholan has instructed officials to prepare an action plan and take up cleanliness activities accordingly.Major activities under the cleanliness drive:1. Removal of all types of accumulated waste at bus shelters/bus stops and maintaining cleanliness. 2. Clearing waste around BESCOM transformers and ensuring cleanliness. 3. Removal of waste from vacant sites and maintaining cleanliness. 4. Clearing waste arou...